We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those parents, former pupils and local organisations that have taken up our 'invitation to contribute initiative' to help the pupils and the school.

We are delighted with the initial response and look forward to the Northampton School for Boys Charitable Trust continuing to help us deliver the highest quality education for present and future generations.

The fund has attracted significant funding from a variety of sources and as said before it is our driven ambition to enable 'every pupil to feel the benefit'.

2008 saw the completion of the new Multi-Use Games Area which provides an extra playground space and benefits hundreds of pupils. Alongside that we were able to complete the new Jump/Sprint lane facility which really enhances our teaching capabilities.

Around the school funds are channelled into both curriculum and extra-curricular areas offering more opportunities and experiences to our pupils.

The School Development Fund really does make a difference and the more people that help the more rar reaching that difference can be.

It is also a tax efficient way of giving; as for every £10 donated the school can claim 28p in the £1.00 Gift Aid and the donation only cost the donor £7.20 through tax relief.

Our aim has always been to call up a legacy that others will follow to create substantial year on year funding streams to maintain the highest standards.

If you feel that you would like to help please opt for one of the donation methods offered. Alternatively email the School Development Director: mlee@nsb.northants.sch.uk

Northampton School for Boys would like to thank the following companies for their recent generous sponsorship of school sport:

• Crown Flooring Ltd
• Northampton Saints Rugby Club
• Breake Ltd
• Dukeswood Consultancy
• Bonds the Jewellers
• Scott Fowler Solicitors
• The Darby Group
• New Duston Garage
• Shepherd Construction
• ibd Creative
• British Pepper and Spice
• Chaplins Transport
• Two Seasons
• Chantrey Vellacott DFK
• The Wilson Foundation
• Lane Financial Services
• Seisin
• FK Howard